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Re: Cousins has demanded to be traded

Re: Cousins has demanded to be traded

A second year player demanding a trade. Wow.

There's no denying his talent but no thanks. The Pacers have a lot of pro's pros on the roster right now. No need to bring him in and stir the pot. The Pacers may have enough mature guys to try to keep him in line but I don't think they need another thing to worry about.

Re: Cousins has demanded to be traded

This may sound judgemental, but all you really need to do is look at his head shot that is used on ESPN.com...I know don't judge a book by its cover or whatever, but the guy just looks like a complete asshat.

Re: Cousins has demanded to be traded

SACRAMENTO, CALIF., Jan. 1, 2012 -- “Whenever a new season begins, in any sport, there is great hope that everything will progress in only a steady, upward direction. As we all know, it seldom happens like that in this life!

As coaches, we can only ask that our players do everything they can to improve themselves as individuals and teammates. If they do this with all their hearts, we live with the results.

Everything that happens on a team does not become known to the public. This is how it should be. However, when a player continually, aggressively, lets it be known that he is unwilling/unable to embrace traveling in the same direction as his team, it cannot be ignored indefinitely.

DeMarcus Cousins has demanded to be traded. In the best interest of our team as we go forward, he has been directed by me, with the support of management, to stay home from the New Orleans game tonight.”

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Re: Cousins has demanded to be traded

Trade him to a veteran team desperate for a talent upgrade up front? Probably Eastern Conference. Boston only has Rondo to dangle. Miami? Orlando? Nope, don't see it. Dallas (in West)?? Nah. Hmmm, how 'bout to Atlanta for Pachulia & picks?

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Re: Cousins has demanded to be traded

Despite the attitude, Cousins has huge trade value, much more than Beasley. Miami was mainly shedding cap with the Beasley trade. Cousins is a 21 year old, man-sized big that put up 14/8.6 in his rookie year.